The Canterbury Classic Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Come with us and delve into the rich history of Canterbury and explore this amazing city with CT Tours. With your dedicated and accredited tour guide, you will experience over 2000 years of Canterbury's history.

With something for everybody, from accounts of ancient settlers to medieval murder and martyrdom, before stories of the many famous historical figures, artists and notable locals round up Canterbury's story right up to the present day!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Reproduction historical images and objects.

What To Expect

The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge

We start our tour from outside The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, conveniently located in the centre of the city and with facilities to use before the tour begins!

Admission Not Applicable

Statue of Geoffrey Chaucer

Learn more about the man who wrote the most famous book about Canterbury, 'The Canterbury Tales'.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

The Canterbury Classic Tour

Reviews

4.98

100 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Introduction to Canterbury
Michelle S,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sam was really knowledgeable about the history of Canterbury. I learned so much and really enjoyed the walk. A great introduction to this phenomenal place. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the City. It is so much more than the Cathedral and the art scene is top notch.
A Most Excellent Evening with Sam
Doris F,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Extremely knowledgeable guide Enjoyed every minute of the history, the fact, the fiction & everything in-between Would highly recommend Sam.
Worth a Visit, lots to do
T4010KJedwarda,
Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Really fun tour, super interesting. Canterbury is a gorgeous town. Plenty to interest adults and kids. Lots of nice eateries.
Great experience
Starr S,
Sep 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sam was a great tour guide. He was very entertaining and knowledgeable. He had answers to questions and history throughput.
Absolutely brilliant.
chrisbA4400TD,
Jul 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sam our guide was absolutely brilliant,engaging,knowledgeable,friendly and a true local.Giving us so much information and setting us up for our two days here.Would thoroughly recommend for an informative,pleasant,knowledgeable Canterbury experience.
Lots of interesting facts
245annen,
Jul 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sam was very informative and we learnt a lot. We’ll worth the money and time been to Canterbury loads of times really glad we did the tour
The stories from Canterbury
Zrinka D,
Jun 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
I really enjoyed the tour. It lasted, as promised, 1,5 hours. The guide, Sam, was great, and I learned a lot of stories about Canterbury. It was an evening walk, and only I came, and still it was done with equal enthusiasm, as there was a large group present. Thanks, Sam.
Excellent overview of Canterbury
Cecilia C,
May 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Guide was fantastic. Learned a lot about the history and the architecture. Much more than I would have ever uncovered on my own. Great tour!
Fascinating tour of the historical landmarks of Canterbury
noseynickyp,
Apr 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
There were just the two of us and we had a wonderful personal tour of Canterbury with a lovely young man. He was extremely knowledgeable and adjusted his pace to suit my husband, who cannot walk fast. It was an inspiring hour or so and highlighted some interesting places which we would not have found otherwise. Well worth the money.
Factual, fun and friendly!
Kerryjaneboyd,
Mar 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the delight of going on the 90 minute tour with the wonderful Sam. Sam is a brilliant tour guide and is very passionate about Canterbury and it's history. His engagement with the children was excellent pitching the information just right and responding to their questions and surprising answers to his. Would definitely recommend if you want to find out more about this beautifully historic place.